Most of you might be familiar with the indulgent Filipino beef salpicao dish, or perhaps you prefer the pork or chicken version. They are mouthwatering and would really stack up to some of the best-tasting food out there.
But if you crave its savoury appeal and taste and want to go meatless then this tofu salpicao is your best bet. The tofu can transform into pieces of juicy, meat-like texture bursting with the flavours you soak it up with.
This easy tofu salpicao recipe lends a juicy tofu bites with a garlicky, slightly buttery, lush, and savoury sauce.
What kind of tofu to use?
It is best to use firm tofu here as it is not too delicate compared to soft tofu or other kinds, hence, making it easier to handle and fry. Get a pack weighing between 650 g to 700 g. It will be good for 3 to 4 people to serve as mains.
What are the ingredients?
It only takes a few ingredients to create the signature taste of a salpicao dish, which is garlicky, slightly buttery, lush, and full of flavour! Just delicious. Here is what you need:
- Firm Tofu
- Salt
- Pepper
- Olive oil
- Garlic
- Butter
- Worcestershire sauce
- Soy sauce
What are the steps in cooking tofu salpicao?
Easy and simple and you can whip it up in 30 minutes. Here you go –
- Remove excess water from the tofu. Slice into rough squares and season both sides with salt and pepper.
- Stir-fry crushed garlic in olive oil until lightly golden. Set aside as topping for later.
- Fry both sides of tofu until a nice crust forms. Slightly press the top of the tofu while frying to help it along with browning.
- Put the butter and minced garlic into the pan and mix them with the tofu. Fry the garlic until lightly toasted.
- Stir in the Worcestershire sauce and soy sauce and allow to boil. Cook until the sauce has reduced and is thick enough to coat the tofu.
- Serve hot topped with fried garlic and olive oil.
This easy tofu salpicao version is inspired by PEPPER.PH. It is an organisation that produces recipes and cooking content for young folks in the Philippines.
So, if you want something full of flavour and want to go meatless, then whip this one to satisfy your craving.
How To Make Tofu Salpicao
Easy Tofu Salpicao
Ingredients
For The Fried Garlic:
- 6 cloves garlic, peeled and crushed
- 4 tbsp extra virgin olive oil or olive oil
For The Tofu:
- 700 grams firm tofu, cut into rough squares
- salt
- pepper
- 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil or olive oil
- 6 cloves garlic, peeled and minced
- 2 tbsp (30 g) butter
- 4 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 3 - 4 tbsp soy sauce
Instructions
- Remove excess water from the tofu by placing paper towels under and over it and gently pressing it with your palm. Slice the tofu into rough squares and season both sides with salt and pepper. Leave it for a few minutes.
- Meanwhile, heat oil in a large non-stick pan and add the crushed garlic. Stir-fry until lightly golden. Transfer the fried garlic and the oil into a bowl and set aside.
- In the same pan over medium-high heat, add the oil, and when hot enough add the tofu squares. Fry both sides for about 5 minutes each or until crust forms. Slightly press the top of the tofu while frying to help it along with browning.
- Put the butter and minced garlic into the pan and mix them with the tofu. Fry the garlic until lightly toasted.
- Stir in the Worcestershire sauce and soy sauce and allow to boil. Let the liquid reduce and cook until the sauce is thick enough to coat the tofu.
- Serve hot topped with fried garlic and olive oil.